| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
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Preferred: Whole blood-Lavender top tube; Fasting Alternate: Serum-SST; Fasting |
7 days 2-8° C | 3.7-13.9 umol/L |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Plasma or Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Plasma or Serum |
Method
Immunochemiluminometric(ICMA)
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes. Centrifuge and separate from red cells within 1 hour of collection
Fasting required?: Yes Special Instructions: Samples should be stored on ice between the time of sampling and centrifugation. |
Clinical Utility
To screen patients who may be at risk for thrombosis, heart disease and stroke.
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CPT Codes
83090
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